In February 2021, MSA 4×4 announced Legal Action against Clearview Accessories,
commencing proceedings in which MSA alleged patent infringement of their Drop Slide.

The Federal Court of Australia this week announced that it has ruled in Clearview Accessories’ favour in MSA 4X4’s patent-infringement lawsuit MSA 4×4 Accessories Pty Ltd v Clearview Towing Mirrors Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 24.

The court ruled that Clearview Accessories has not infringed on Shane Miles’ drop slide patent by manufacturing and selling the Easy Slide.

Commenting on the announcement, Co-Founder, Mike Cowan said “We are extremely pleased with the Federal Court’s decision as it demonstrates that Clearview Accessories was right to fight the lawsuit. It is a shame that MSA 4X4 and Shane Miles decided to take this action; the last two years has cost us over $1M in legal fees alone to defend our patented product. The time and money we’ve spent defending our position could have been better spent elsewhere, supporting our customers and dealers.”

Mike continues, “This case has demonstrated that Clearview Accessories won’t bow to
aggressive tactics from competitors and hopefully this result has brought this background
noise to a close once and for all, allowing our two companies to co-exist in the market.”

In 2013, Black Widow Enterprises Pty Ltd was awarded a patent for a drop-down fridge slide. This patent was purchased by Clearview Accessories in 2014, and the Clearview Easy Slide was born. Seven years later, MSA 4×4 decided to take legal action on what it felt was a breach of its patented product.

Co-Founder, Jay Praag shares “Competition in the market provides choice for customers and to have a company try to restrict our capacity to produce and sell a legally competing product is bad form. Intellectual property rights are an essential tool, and we would understand and support MSA 4X4 defending their patent had we copied the Drop Slide. They took seven years to decide to pressure-test our patented product, after we’d spent millions of dollars advertising and building a following for the Easy Slide.”

Instead of focussing attention trying to cut down fellow Australian companies who are doing the right thing, we should be supporting each other to ensure the continuation of locally designed products suited to the Australian lifestyle.

As testament to Clearview’s Aussie credentials, over 80% of Clearview’s sales are from
Australian-made product ranges and are distributed through a dealer network of local Aussie Bricks & Mortar stores.

Clearview products can be purchased and installed through our dealer network, Australia-wide.

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German RV magazine Promobil had her readers of the magazine casting their votes via an
annual survey, selecting the best brands of 2024. Thetford is happy and proud to be selected as the number one in the Toilet Systems category once again.

Overwhelming majority

There are few brands in any market that have been such an emphatic market leader for such a long period of time. The fact that Thetford succeeds in this, suggests high customer satisfaction.

This annual users survey shows a good benchmark. Once again, a majority has voted for Thetford as number 1 in sanitation in our RV market. Norbert van Noesel, Marketing Manager at Thetford: “As Thetford, we never want to get used to this position, but we want to work hard year in, year out to maintain this position. And, although we have grown to represent much more than sanitation, we are still very proud to hold this first position.”

Market leadership

Next to being the world’s number one in RV and camping sanitation, Thetford grew to a strong market position in both refrigeration and cooking appliances. The Beste Marken’ awards includes the ‘Refrigerators and Cool Box’ category. Norbert van Noesel: “Thetford is proud to become second within this category. Having no history of offering cool boxes, but with a growing position in both gas absorption and 12V compressor refrigerators, Thetford grew to a market leading position. We see this election as an encouragement to continuously develop ourselves in this market segment.”

myCOOLMAN have today launched a new series of portable fridges onto the Australia market – the Recreational Series – packed with technological features guaranteed to ensure Australians can enjoy the great outdoors all day long whether at work or play.

The myCOOLMAN Recreational Series 15 and 20 single zone fridge/freezer features Bluetooth APP control, digital display, battery protection, DC power operation, carry handles, upright bottle storage, is compatible with the revolutionary myCOOLMAN PowerPack, and comes with a three-year warranty.

myCOOLMAN revolutionised the portable camping, caravanning and 4WD fridge market when it launched in Australia in 2018, and this new series of portable fridges/freezers will enable more Australians to get out in the great outdoors.

The Recreational Series will allow tradies and truckies to keep their food and drinks cool all day long while on the work site or delivering goods interstate.

The new myCOOLMAN Recreational Series 15 Litre holds 18 (375ml) cans, light weight only weighing only weights 9kg, while the myCOOLMAN 20 (19.3 Litre) fridge can hold 24 (375ml) cans, and depending on the individuals’ requirements, both can be used as either a fridge or freezer dropping down to -18 degrees celsius.

“As an Australian based business growing internationally, we are extremely proud to have produced a new generation of fridges in our extensive range,” said Leisure-Tec Australia, CEO, Paul Widdis.

“The myCOOLMAN Recreational Series will suit families and individuals wanting the ultimate fridge/freezer for their picnic, day at the beach or in the bush, weekend sports, and for tradies and truckies who are always on the move but require the perfect fridge to keep their drinks and lunches cool and fresh.

“The myCOOLMAN Recreational Series fridges/freezers are an easy portable light weight fridge/freezer that can go anywhere.”

The Recreational Series follows the launch of the myCOOLMAN 16Litre Icebox, which joined the myCOOLMAN range of single and dual zone fridges further expanding the options available to the Australian consumer to enjoy the outdoors longer.

The myCOOLMAN Recreational Series 15 and 20 models are available online at www.mycoolman.com.au and leading recreational, 4WD and camping stores.

myCOOLMAN this week launched its brand new 16litre Icebox that will help Australians
keep their food and drinks nice and cold, whether at the beach, family barbecue our adventuring in the bush.

The myCOOLMAN 16 litre Icebox has been designed with multiple uses in mind and comes
with a range of storage/organizer options.

It features removeable storage baskets, a dry storage compartment with silicon net in the top of the lid – perfect for keys, phones and other accessories.

The myCOOLMAN 16L Icebox is built tough and comes fitted with a heavy duty carry handle with rubber grip to allow you to grab and go with one hand even when fully loaded.

The myCOOLMAN 16 Litre Icebox Features:

 Up to 3 day ice retention
 Can hold 22 (375ml) drink cans
 Quality lid seal & latches to ensure best possible temp retention properties
 Integrated stainless steel bottle opener
 Secure locking option
 Rubber feet to prevent sliding & damage to unit
 Weighs only 4.7kg and comes with a 12-month warranty against defects
 External Dimensions: 480 wide, 285 deep, 370 high.

The myCOOLMAN 16 Litre Icebox is available online and from leading retailers.

Air your tyres all at once with the Clearview Tyre Spider

Adjusting tyre pressures out on the tracks is vital for driver comfort and safety especially when you’re travelling through tricky terrain. But it can be time consuming adjusting them one at a time especially when you’re in a convoy or towing a camper trailer or van.

Thankfully, Clearview lets you manage your air pressures four tyres at a time with the clever Clearview Tyre Spider. The unit works independently or with your vehicle’s air pressure and includes four controller inlet valves, four hoses and a digital pressure gauge.

All tyre pressures are conveniently managed at the unit so there’s no need to crouch down as you wait for your tyres to simultaneously equalise, inflate or deflate. How clever is that?

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Ian from Canterbury Caravans Chats to Robbie about their On the Go RV Slide.

Customise and enhance your caravan so it better suits your lifestyle and needs while you’re traveling on the road. Choose from a wide variety of caravan parts and accessories

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